Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Address and document symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions
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Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
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Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
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Conduct disease screening
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Deliver health education programs
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Dispense and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician
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Engage in research activities related to nursing
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Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
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Provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to nursing profession and nursing practice
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Provide nursing care
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Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming
Supervision
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Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Licensure as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse by provincial authorities
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
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Drug addiction
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Emergency room
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Mental health
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Rehabilitation
Additional information
Security and safety
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Adult Abuse Registry check
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Child Abuse Registry check
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Criminal record check
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Drug test
Transportation/travel information
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Own vehicle
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Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Fast-paced environment
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Large workload
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Overtime required
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Physically demanding
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Standing for extended periods
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Tight deadlines
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Work under pressure
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
- Indigenous people
- Persons with disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Mature workers
- Veterans
- Visible minorities
- Youth
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.